All Obituaries

Larry Lennon Ennis, 87, of King, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday May 3, 2024. Larry was born in Buies Creek, NC, to Clara and Judd Ennis on November 18, 1936. Larry enlisted in the US Air Force in 1957 and served for over 22 years in various locations around the world. He was awarded several medals during his service, most notably The Air Force Commendation Medal, awarded for outstanding achievement providing aircraft maintenance support for the President of the United...

Earnest King Schofield, 62, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday April 29, 2024. He was born to Earnest White and Susie R Schoefield Nelson. He is survived by fiancé Julia Fuller; son Rayshawn Reid;  granddaughter Ja’Ryah Reid; step children Steven Fuller, Rochelle Fuller, Omar Fuller; sisters  Barbara Schoefield, Susan Schoefield, and Mary Schoefield; nieces Shawanna Ward, Detorian Schoefield, Raesheia Singleton, Zanaya Schoefield, and  Marie Cager; ...

Samuel Lee Bray, 70, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away early Friday morning April 19,2024, in his home. He was born to the late Earl Lee Bray and Hilda Hamilton Bray on February 6, 1954 in Greenville, North Carolina.  Sammy lived a very fulfilled life. He had numerous stories to tell of his early years that his family loved to listen to. From growing up helping his father run his store, to his hippie days and cherished trip to August Jam. He had many adventures to tell of...

Ralph DeWitt Evans, 92, of Winston-Salem passed away Thursday 4/11/2024.  He was born in Moore County, NC to Keallie and Gertie Felts Evans.  He is survived by his wife Hilda, of the home.  Surviving are sons, Mark Evans (Angie) and Keith Evans.  Daughters, Jaime Foster, Lori Evans, and Shari Coveney, 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  Sisters, Catherine Berrier (Dennis) and Betty Steele (Don).  He served in the Army during the Korean War.  A...

Robin Brafford Johnson, age 70, of Lumberton, NC, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, in Winston-Salem, NC after a short but brave battle with cancer. Robin was born on May 11, 1953, in Statesville, NC where she grew up. After high school, she attended Mars Hill College before moving to Rowland and then Lumberton, NC, where she raised her family and taught for over 40 years.    Robin was preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Betty Brafford. Robin is survived by...

Lisa Diane Williams Burley went home to be with our Lord on Resurrection Sunday March 31, 2024 in Winston-Salem, NC after an extended illness. She was born on August 19, 1973 in Winston-Salem, NC to Michael Williams and Mary Bondurant Williams. She is preceded in death by her mother Mary.  She is survived by her daughter Olivia Nicole Burley of Winston-Salem, NC and son Reagan Andrew Burley (Kelci) of Milroy, PA, as well as her father Mike Williams (Alex) and her ex-husband Brian...

Lisa Denis Morrison, 58, of Winston-Salem was called home on March 27, 2024. She was born on December 31,1965 to Estton Morrison,and Furney Richardson Jr.  Lisa went to South Park where she graduated and after that she went to the enrichment center where she learned to do many things and enjoyed her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; maternal grandmother Mozelle P. Morrison, Maternal grandfather Lando Morrison Sr, maternal grandmother Lillian Cole Richardson; grandfather...

Juliene Louise Erdmann, 71, of Mount Airy, North Carolina, passed away Thursday March 21, 2024 at the Mountain Valley Woltz Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 3, 1952 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to her parents Walter Lorenz and Helen Louise Luedke. She graduated from Eau Claire University in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1974. She then began her lifelong role as an educator. She touched the lives of many and was loved by all.   She is preceded in death by her...

Jo Ellen (Fuller) Cheek passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024 in Winston Salem, North Carolina, at the age of 91. She was born on December 23, 1932, in Beckley, West Virginia. Jo Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Toney Cheek. Jo Ellen will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her family daughter, Karen Carver, husband Charles, Winston Salem, NC; son, Keith Kountz, wife Rose, Winston Salem, NC; daughter, Rita Gunnoe, husband Bobby, Beckley, West Virginia; Douglas Kountz, wife...

Richard Robert Lorenz, 72, of Fayetteville, NC peacefully moved to Heaven Monday morning, February 26, 2024 at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center.  He was born in Fort Collins, CO and grew up in Cheyenne, WY.  Master Sergeant Lorenz was a retired veteran and proudly served in the United States Army for over 30 years.  He was awarded several medals during his service but was most proud of the Purple Heart he received after serving in the Gulf War. Richard held a Master of...